Isbn: 9780940450707 - james fenimore cooper: sea tales (loa #54): the pilot / red rover (library of america james fenimore cooper edition, band 3) (20 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. In The Pilot (1824) and The Red Rover (1828), James Fenimore Cooper invented a new literary genre: the sea novel. Collected here in a single Library of America volume, they are among his finest works. Bold, vigorous, original, each is a tale of high adventure that vividly captures the majesty and power of the seafaring life.  Cooper drew on his direct knowledge of ships and sailors to present a truer picture of life on the sea than had ever before achieved in literature. As a boy of seventeen he had sailed before the mast on a merchantman bound from New York to London and then to Spain. On board he experienced the life of a common seaman, learned the craft of sailing, encountered terrifying storms, was chased by pirates, and watched the impressment of crew members by a British man-of-war. He later served as an officer in the United States Navy. The Pilot is loosely based upon stories of John Paul Jones's daring hit-and-run tactics during the Revolutionary War. The shadowy hero, modeled on Jones, leads a squadron of the infant American navy in a series of raids on the English coast, braving fierce storms and the guns of hostile warships, yet never revealing his identity. In this novel Cooper introduced the character of the "old salt," the seasoned deckhand happy only aboard ship. Long Tom Coffin, with his briny conversation and shrewd nautical advice, is the first of Cooper's memorable portraits of common seaman. A ghostly ship, an uncanny hero, a heroine kidnapped by pirates, revelations of mistaken identity, and the reunion of long-lost relatives--scenes of romance and adventure fill the pages of The Red Rover, Cooper's most theatrical novel. Set in the mid-eighteenth century, the tale recounts the exploits of a noble outcast and visionary who foresees America's destiny as a sovereign nation. Forced into a life of piracy, the Rover conducts his private war of independence in a story that equates the free and daring life with the American dream of self-reliance and liberty from British rule. LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation's literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America's best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Zustand: Good. 1 Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Includes dust jacket. First Edition. First printing, Ex-library book with stamps/ stickers.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. No Dust Jacket Slipcase Very Good. (american novelists, 19th century, biography ) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Zustand: Very good. New York, NY: The Library of America, (1991)., (1991). Very good. - Octavo, 8 inches high by 4-3/4 inches wide. Hardcover, bound in green cloth titled in gilt on the spine, housed in a cream paper covered slipcase. The slipcase is very slightly soiled with a couple of scratches.[x] & 902 & [6] pages. Near fine in a very good slipcase. First printing. Kay Seymour House and Thomas L. Philbrick wrote the Notes for this volume.…

hardcover. Zustand: Fine copy in slipcase. 1st. 8vo, 902 pp., The Library of America, vol. 54.

hardcover. Zustand: Acceptable. May have underlining, highlighting, margin notes, remainder marks, inscriptions, book plates, tears, significant wear, and/or a missing dust jacket, box, or discs. Damaged item.

dj. First Edition. First edition. Hardcover. First printing. 902 pages. A collection that includes: "The Pilot" and "The Red Rover." A tight near fine copy with tiny creasing to the top corner of the last few pages in a very near fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Boards may have fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages unmarked. Sealed in plastic for shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Published by Library of America, 1991. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new.

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Library of America, 1991. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new with light spotting on the to page ends. Dust jacket is like new with light shelf wear.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very good +. Stated First Printing. 5 x 8 inches. 902 pages. Condition of the book is Very Good+; Looks new on all points. Slipcase is Very Good; a few small scuff marks and stains, no splits. LOA STK.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. A clean copy in excellent condition, appears unread. Clean Collectible Condition. Gift Quality. Slipcase edition. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Near Fine. First edition. Octavo. 902pp. Top corners gently bumped and boards trifle splayed, near fine in near fine dust jacket with corresponding bumping. Library of America, Volume 54.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First edition. Notes by Kay Seymour House and Thomas L. Philbrick. Octavo. 902pp. Green cloth. Fine in fine dust jacket. Library of America, Volume 54.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. reprinted edition. 902 pages. 8.25x5.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.